GD check in 1/20

[PikoPiko]

Not sure how many of us are here. Figured I'll give this a shot anyway.

• How far along are you?
• What's your routime/treatment?
• How's it going for you now? Raves, rants, helpful tips?
• GTKY: what goodies are you packing with you in your hospital bag for immediately demolition when you're done with being pregnant?

[PikoPiko]

• 36 weeks + 2 days - c'mon little one, I want to see you so bad.
• Test 4x a day, diet and exxercise
• Final appointment with the dietitian on Thursday. I've had a few spikes after meals this week, apparently potatoes are now out. Wheat or multi grain breads are only OK if I go swim right after
• A Costco size Blueberry muffin. I'm going to buy a pack and have them frozen. Put one in my hospital bag when the time comes. Hopefully they let me eat after the birth!

[rmsteele]

Jan 20, 2015 11:40:59 GMT -5 PikoPiko said:

Not sure how many of us are here. Figured I'll give this a shot anyway.

• How far along are you?
• What's your routime/treatment?
• How's it going for you now? Raves, rants, helpful tips?
• GTKY: what goodies are you packing with you in your hospital bag for immediately demolition when you're done with being pregnant?

• 35 weeks 2 days
• Diet controlled, test 2x a day
• It's getting better. At least, I feel better about knowing what I can and can't have. I'm much more comfortable planning out my meals/snacks for the day. I've even figured out how to sneak in a sweet here and there without my sugars going crazy which has helped keep me less cranky
• I just want a big ol' glass of OJ! I used to drink it EVERY morning on my way to work and it's the one thing that I still crave. A Mighty Mango Naked Juice would be yummy too! I've done pretty well figuring out how to eat small portions of pasta and sweets but even a sip of fruit juice throws my sugars out of whack for hours so I haven't been able to get my fix  

[FlutterOfYoshis]

36w, 1d
4x/day testing and diet

Things have been going well. I've also figured out how to get some dark chocolate in without spiking all the time, so that definitely helps keep my sweet tooth at bay at least for a bit longer. Despite the occasional spike, my nutritionist says my numbers look great!

I don't think I'm going to bring anything specific to eat to the hospital, but I totally plan on making and tearing into some brownies when this is over (fx it goes away immediately). DH doesn't like brownies anyway, so they'll be all mine!

[Deleted]

- How far along are you?

36w +2d

- What's your routime/treatment?

Test 4x/day, diet. Exercise.

- How's it going for you now? Raves, rants, helpful tips?

Pretty well now. I've established a pretty good routine, have a series of meals I know work and like well enough. I found that So Delicious Coconut Milk Ice Cream doesn't have added sugars, and a serving is a reasonable amount of carbs for a special snack. 1/2 cup of the dark chocolate ice cream and a handful of walnuts on top has been a welcome treat!


- GTKY: what goodies are you packing with you in your hospital bag for immediately demolition when you're done with being pregnant?

I haven't really thought this through yet. I may just send someone out for something. I'd love a burrito! (Can't do the tortilla now).

[elmo1414]

37 weeks 4 days

Test 4x a day.

Saw the diabetic clinic for the last time last week. And then the last two days after lunch my sugar has been really high. No more fruit at lunch I guess. Only thing I can come up with.

I want a milkshake. So I am saying no visitors until someone brings me a milk shake

[PikoPiko]

rmsteele - now that you mentioned OJ, I haven't had it since week 26! I miss it too.

[tammynixx]

36 weeks and 2 days. I'm currently just on diet and exercise. I just found out at 35 weeks that I have GD. Blech. I meet with the high risk doctor tomorrow.

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Good luck tammynixx

[neesey]

I packed good protein bars but after delivery, the nurse brought me a great menu to choose from. I had a cheeseburger, hashbrowns, broccoli, fruit and chocolate cake. It was glorious! Breakfast the next morning was a cinnamon roll the size of a dinner plate.

[schnitz9]

So glad I had my last appt with the specialist on mon. I'll see her again on 4/9 for my post baby FU. Still have to test 4x and diet but no insulin. Quick question (an of course will ask my OB on mon when I'm there) My specialist mentioned that normally women with GD are not allowed to go past their due date. At my OB appt on mon my cervix was starting to thin out and they said his head had moved down into position, which we all knows really means nothing. Did any of your doc say that they would induce you at 40 wks if you hadn't gone into labor? As miserable as I am I really don't want to be induce and would be OK if I had to go past my EDD.

[elmo1414]

Jan 22, 2015 11:03:51 GMT -5 schnitz9 said:

So glad I had my last appt with the specialist on mon. I'll see her again on 4/9 for my post baby FU. Still have to test 4x and diet but no insulin. Quick question (an of course will ask my OB on mon when I'm there) My specialist mentioned that normally women with GD are not allowed to go past their due date. At my OB appt on mon my cervix was starting to thin out and they said his head had moved down into position, which we all knows really means nothing. Did any of your doc say that they would induce you at 40 wks if you hadn't gone into labor? As miserable as I am I really don't want to be induce and would be OK if I had to go past my EDD.

The diabetic specialist told me the same thing. However when I asked my OB he said that it would just be a wait and see game. It seems like as I am not on insulin they will let me go as long as every thing seems to be going well. I am 38 weeks tomorrow and there has been no talk of induction yet. 

[schnitz9]

Jan 22, 2015 11:59:37 GMT -5 elmo1414 said:

Jan 22, 2015 11:03:51 GMT -5 schnitz9 said:

So glad I had my last appt with the specialist on mon. I'll see her again on 4/9 for my post baby FU. Still have to test 4x and diet but no insulin. Quick question (an of course will ask my OB on mon when I'm there) My specialist mentioned that normally women with GD are not allowed to go past their due date. At my OB appt on mon my cervix was starting to thin out and they said his head had moved down into position, which we all knows really means nothing. Did any of your doc say that they would induce you at 40 wks if you hadn't gone into labor? As miserable as I am I really don't want to be induce and would be OK if I had to go past my EDD.

The diabetic specialist told me the same thing. However when I asked my OB he said that it would just be a wait and see game. It seems like as I am not on insulin they will let me go as long as every thing seems to be going well. I am 38 weeks tomorrow and there has been no talk of induction yet. 

Great! Good to know.  I'm thinking that since my sugars have been controlled really well and I'm not on insulin I will be in the same boat.

[tammynixx]

My sugars were controlled with diet and exercise with my first and they scheduled to induce me at 39 weeks. I went into labor at 38 weeks 5 days though so my DS came a little early anyway. He was 9lbs and 6oz when I had him. This time I am a RCS and they scheduled it 2 days before my due date.

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Jan 22, 2015 11:03:51 GMT -5 schnitz9 said:

So glad I had my last appt with the specialist on mon. I'll see her again on 4/9 for my post baby FU. Still have to test 4x and diet but no insulin. Quick question (an of course will ask my OB on mon when I'm there) My specialist mentioned that normally women with GD are not allowed to go past their due date. At my OB appt on mon my cervix was starting to thin out and they said his head had moved down into position, which we all knows really means nothing. Did any of your doc say that they would induce you at 40 wks if you hadn't gone into labor? As miserable as I am I really don't want to be induce and would be OK if I had to go past my EDD.

My docs haven't said anything about this, but they ARE keeping an eye on LO's growth every week. She's been in the 50th percentile though, so the only thing concerning them is the high amount of fluid. The high fluid is allowing her to keep flipping around any given week, so it's hard to tell whether or not I'll end up needing a c-section (the suspense is a bit disconcerting).